Jelly Roll Makes Acting Debut In 'Fire Country' Sneak Peek

Jason Bradley DeFord, also known as Jelly Roll, has become a prominent rapper, musician, and songwriter in recent years. However, he’s about to make his debut as an actor on the action-drama series, Fire Country.

Jelly Roll’s Been On TV Before, But This Is His First Scripted Project

As a performer, Jelly Roll started his musical career back in 2003. However, he rose to prominence in the 2020s with songs like “Son of a Sinner” and “Need a Favor.”

In recent years, Jelly Roll has made a few prominent television appearances in recent years. This includes performing on Saturday Night Live, in addition to appearing on SNL50: The Homecoming Concert, which honored the series’ 50th anniversary season.

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However, Jelly Roll is about to break into another field: acting. The musician will make his debut on the drama series, Fire Country.

As noted by Us Weekly, Jelly Roll will appear on the April 11, 2025, episode. He will play Noah, a healthcare worker with a past that seeks to turn his life around. The upcoming story will involve a ski resort accident following a malfunctioning chair lift.

Noah will also be dealing with the loss of his mother. He had been in prison at the time of her death and still struggles with being unable to say goodbye. According to a description, “Now, he works with patients like his mom, and their loved ones who struggle with saying their own goodbyes.”

As mentioned, this isn’t Jelly Roll’s first television appearance but is his first scripted project. His previous appearances usually were as himself. In addition to Saturday Night Live, he also made a recent cameo of himself on Tulsa King.

Jelly Roll Isn’t The First Musician To Get One Of Their First Acting Roles On Fire Country

Fire Country first came out in 2022. The series follows Max Thieriot’s Bode as he seeks redemption by working with the California Conservation Camp Program. Working in his hometown, Bode finds himself reconnecting with figures from his past.

The show has become known for its ways of incorporating guest stars, even ones not known for acting, into its cast. Notably, country music singer and songwriter Kane Brown previously appeared during the first season as a train hopper named Robin. Notably, the character helps Bode evacuate victims following a collision.

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For his part, Thieriot previously teased working with new faces during the third season. Speaking with the publication in 2024, he noted, “In a lot of ways, season 3 is so new for me because I’ve been able to act in all these spaces and interact with so many different characters on the show. It was fairly limited before [because of Bode’s incarceration.]”

The actor also shared, “This season is really about Bode trying to accomplish [his legacy as a firefighter] and what the hurdles are that are in his way and what obstacles he might face along the way.” He continued, “There’s also just the dynamics of a lot of different relationships that he’s involved with now that he is outside. There are none of the restrictions of camp or prison; it is just what happens to this guy now that he’s free.”

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